Jeju

Jeju Folk Village Museum is a sprawling open-air museum preserving over 100 traditional thatched-roof houses, government buildings, and workshops from Jeju's historical villages. The 34-acre site authentically recreates mountain, flatland, and fishing village environments, showing how islanders lived from the late Joseon Dynasty through the early 20th century.

The Jeju Haenyeo Museum celebrates the island's remarkable tradition of female free-divers (haenyeo) who have harvested seafood from the ocean without breathing equipment for centuries. The practice was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2016. The museum documents their history, techniques, and cultural significance.

Jeju City Old Town is a compact district centered around the original Jeju-eup walled town site, featuring narrow streets, stone walls, and traditional architecture alongside modern boutiques and cafés. The area around Gwandeokjeong Pavilion and the old government buildings retains its historical character.

Aqua Planet Jeju is one of Asia's largest aquariums, located near Seongsan Ilchulbong on Jeju's eastern coast. The complex features a massive main tank, interactive touch pools, and marine life shows. Over 500 species of marine animals are displayed across multiple themed zones.

Teddy Bear Museum Jeju is a themed museum in the Jungmun tourism complex displaying teddy bears in elaborate recreations of famous artworks, historical scenes, and world landmarks. While quirky, it offers a fun and Instagram-friendly experience, especially for families and fans of Korean pop culture.

The Jeju 4·3 Peace Park is a memorial and museum commemorating the victims of the 1948 Jeju Uprising and subsequent massacres, one of the most tragic episodes in modern Korean history. The park combines a modern museum, memorial hall, cemetery, and outdoor sculpture park to honor the approximately 30,000 islanders who lost their lives.

Jeju Stone Park is a 100-acre outdoor museum celebrating the volcanic rock that defines Jeju's landscape and culture. The park features natural basalt formations, traditional stone walls, and hundreds of dol hareubang (grandfather stone statues) in a beautifully landscaped setting among oreum (volcanic cones).

The Jeju National Museum is a branch of the National Museum of Korea, documenting Jeju's history from prehistoric shell middens to the modern era. The collection includes archaeological artifacts from Jeju's unique Tamna Kingdom, Goryeo-era celadon pottery, and ethnographic displays on the island's distinctive folk culture.

Watching the haenyeo (sea women) dive is one of Jeju's most authentic cultural experiences. These remarkable women, many in their 60s–80s, free-dive to depths of up to 20 meters to harvest abalone, sea urchin, and octopus, holding their breath for up to two minutes. Live performances take place at several coastal spots around the island.

Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak) is a dramatic volcanic tuff cone rising 182 meters above the sea on Jeju's eastern tip. Formed by a hydrovolcanic eruption about 5,000 years ago, its bowl-shaped crater and steep cliffs are a UNESCO World Heritage site. The peak is famed for its spectacular sunrises over the ocean.

Hallasan is South Korea's highest peak at 1,950 meters and the volcanic centerpiece of Jeju Island. The mountain and its surrounding national park are a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, home to over 1,800 plant species and dramatic landscape shifts from subtropical forest to alpine meadows. The Baengnokdam crater lake at the summit is one of Jeju's most iconic images.

Udo is a small coral island off Jeju's eastern coast, accessible by a 15-minute ferry from Seongsan. The island features turquoise waters, a coral sand beach (Seobinbaeksa), dramatic basalt cliffs, and a relaxed rural atmosphere. Exploring by bicycle, electric scooter, or electric car is the most popular way to see the island.

The Lee Jung Seop Art Street and Gallery in Seogwipo honors one of Korea's most beloved modern artists. Lee Jung Seop lived in Seogwipo during the Korean War in 1951 and created many of his most famous works here. The gallery displays reproductions and original works, while the surrounding street features murals, cafés, and artist studios.

Manjanggul Cave is a 7.4-km-long lava tube — one of the longest of its kind in the world — formed by volcanic eruptions approximately 200,000–300,000 years ago. About 1 km is open to the public, showcasing dramatic lava stalactites, lava shelves, and the world's tallest known lava column (7.6 meters). It is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.

Jeongbang Waterfall is a 23-meter cascade that plunges directly into the ocean — claimed to be the only waterfall in Asia with this feature. Located on the southern coast near Seogwipo, the waterfall is framed by dark volcanic cliffs covered in subtropical vegetation, creating a dramatic natural spectacle.

O'sulloc Tea Museum is a modern glass-and-stone building surrounded by rolling green tea plantations on Jeju's western coast. Run by the Amore Pacific group, it showcases the history and culture of Korean tea through exhibits, tastings, and panoramic views over the manicured tea fields. The adjacent Innisfree café offers tea-infused desserts.

Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, meaning 'the Pond of Heaven,' is a 22-meter waterfall surrounded by dense subtropical forest in Seogwipo. The walk to the falls follows a scenic path through a natural bridge, towering ferns, and ancient banyan trees. The pool below the falls is home to a species of eel designated as a Natural Monument.

The Jeju Olle Trail is a network of 26 long-distance coastal walking routes circumnavigating the entire island. Route 7, from Seogwipo to Jungmun, is one of the most popular sections, passing through dramatic coastal scenery, volcanic cliffs, traditional fishing villages, and the Oedolgae rock formation.

Jusangjeolli Cliff is a striking formation of hexagonal basalt columns along the Jungmun coastline, created when volcanic lava from Hallasan flowed into the sea and cooled rapidly. The symmetrical, pillar-like rock columns resemble a giant stone wall and are designated as a Natural Monument of South Korea.

Cheonjeyeon Waterfall (not to be confused with nearby Cheonjiyeon) is a three-tiered waterfall system in the Jungmun tourism complex on Jeju's southern coast. The first cascade drops into a cave pool, which then feeds two more falls further downstream. The Seonimgyo (Fairy Bridge) connecting the falls is one of Jeju's most photographed spots.